News

The NPA has urged caution in reading too much into a new report that suggests Brexit will boost pig farm incomes.

Farmers and vets are being urged to fill in a short online survey about how they use - and view the use of - antibiotics for human medicine.

Researchers in Australia and the US have uncovered genetic data they believe may contain the key to developing a vaccine for ASF.

NFSCo is looking to appoint to appoint a new vice chairman - and we would like to see pig industry candidates coming forward. 

Pig prices are unfortunately continuing on their relentless downward track, with the SPP losing another 0.6p to stand at 160.44p/kg.

The NPA's senior policy advisor Ed Barker braved the party conference circuit. Here's his take on an eventual few weeks in politics. 

Congratulations to the newly-crowned Farmers Weekly Pig Farmer of the Year.

The NPA has issued a polite reminder to Prue Leith and all pig keepers on the dangers of feeding food waste to farm animals. 

A group of high-profile medics, including Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies, visited a pig farm recently to learn about antibiotic use in the sector. 

The NPA's four autumn regional meetings kick off tonight with the South West event, in Exeter.